All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results. State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) is seeking an ARIZONA CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY,SECONDARY OR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER to provide instruction in various academic subjects to inmates who have not achieved a high school diploma.

JOB DUTIES:

-Instructs inmates who have not achieved mandatory literacy and/or full academic achievement through K-12

-Implements teacher-designed lesson plans and exhibits collaboration between classroom and Special Education teachers for the benefit of students

-Uses effective classroom management techniques and ensures the security of all testing instruments

-Provides monthly work evaluations to management and consults with highly qualified teachers on subject matter concerns or questions

-Escorts and supervises inmates, tutors, aids, or clerks in the educational building/classroom

-Drives on State business

-Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR(S) – THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED:

-Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, and a current valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in the approved area ofElementary, Secondary or Special Education or eligible for Emergency Teaching Certificate.

-Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

-Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program

-An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

In addition, Teachers may be eligible for an annual salary increase based on years of experience and education.

RETIREMENT:

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Program (CORP).Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) fully vested teachers can request a waiver to remain in ASRS.

Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

If you experience technical issues while applying for this position, please call 602-542-4700 or email [email protected]

*We are committed to providing a drug and alcohol free workplace. ADC conducts statewide random drug testing for all employees in a safety-sensitive positions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Employment Unit Manager at (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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